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In Canada, our law comes primarily from two sources: legislative bodies and the courts. | In Canada, our law comes primarily from two sources: legislative bodies and the courts. | ||
==What are | ==What are laws and legislative bodies?== | ||
Often when someone talks about a law, they are referring to legislation, which are laws passed by governmental legislative bodies, such as the Legislative Assembly of BC. Generally, you’ll want to find the most up to date, current versions of laws to help with your case. You can find links to current legislation on the Clicklaw page [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/content/lawscases Laws, Cases & Rules]. | Often when someone talks about a law, they are referring to legislation, which are laws passed by governmental legislative bodies, such as the Legislative Assembly of BC. Generally, you’ll want to find the most up to date, current versions of laws to help with your case. You can find links to current legislation on the Clicklaw page [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/content/lawscases Laws, Cases & Rules]. | ||
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*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2485 A Guide to Legislation and Legislative Process in British Columbia] is an in-depth guide from the BC Ministry of Justice. | *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2485 A Guide to Legislation and Legislative Process in British Columbia] is an in-depth guide from the BC Ministry of Justice. | ||
*The web page [https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1421864597523/1421864622917#bylaws By-laws] from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. | *The web page [https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1421864597523/1421864622917#bylaws By-laws] from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. | ||
Also see the section in this guide [[How | Also see the section in this guide [[How Do I Find the Laws That Concern My Legal Problem? | How to Find Laws]] | ||
==What is | ==What is case law?== | ||
Canada (except for [http://www.justice.gouv.qc.ca/english/sujets/glossaire/code-civil-a.htm Quebec]) uses a system of law called “common law”, which means that courts are bound to follow the principles established by previous courts in similar cases dealing with similar facts. Finding case law similar to your own situation will help you understand how the courts may treat your own circumstances and the strength of your position in a dispute. | Canada (except for [http://www.justice.gouv.qc.ca/english/sujets/glossaire/code-civil-a.htm Quebec]) uses a system of law called “common law”, which means that courts are bound to follow the principles established by previous courts in similar cases dealing with similar facts. Finding case law similar to your own situation will help you understand how the courts may treat your own circumstances and the strength of your position in a dispute. | ||
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